41st San Juan Chamber MusicFest 

Monday, August 12 - Free Children's Concert

                                        10:00 a.m.

                                        United Church of the San Juans

                                        295 N Lena  Ridgway, CO

This is a FREE event for children and their families. A fun way to introduce classical music, enjoy beautiful melodies and meet the talented SJCMF musicians! 

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Tuesday, August 13 - Classical Cafe'

                                        6:00 p.m. Optional Dinner (additional price)

                                        7:30 p.m. Concert Only

                                        Ouray County 4H Event Center

                                        22739 US-550  Ridgway, CO

Prior to the concert at 6:00 p.m. for an additional charge, Sara Sharpe and Secret Garden Catering will provide a delicious meal. A cash bar will be provided by the 4H Event Center. The concert at 7:30 p.m. is a lighter classical music program with music from around the world, including traditional and folk music from Spain, Denmark, Australia, Armenia, Russia, and America. The program will conclude with the exciting Piano Quintet of Nikolai Kapustin, who wrote for classical instruments but in a completely jazz style. And there will be a surprise vocal performance by one of the instrumentalists...

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Thursday, August 15 - Evening Salon

                                           5:00 p.m.

                                           Private Residence in Ridgway, CO

                                               (address provided to ticket holders)

The Evening Salon program features two neglected masterpieces - Fanny Mendelssohn’s String Quartet (this is the sister of Felix Mendelssohn) and the Frank Bridge Piano Quintet - a late-Romantic gem similar to the style of Franck or Brahms - an exciting new piece for most SJCMF listeners. Following the concert will be an exceptional meal prepared by Sara Sharpe of Secret Garden Catering. Weather permitting, the meal will be served outside on the home's patio featuring stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An inside dining option will also be available. Please advise if there are any dietary restrictions.

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Saturday, August 17 - 41st SJCMF Festival Concert

                                          7:30 p.m.

                                          Wright Opera House

                                          472 Main Street   Ouray, CO

The 41st Festival Concert will feature masters of the 20th century, featuring Debussy “Estampes” (suite for solo piano), the monumental "Piano Quintet" of Shostakovich, and string quartets by Janacek and Tailleferre. There will be a reception following the concert in the Tavern at the Wright.​​